Attila the Hun (406-453 A.C.) was leader of the Huns and was known for his bloody conquests throughout Europe to acquire land and money. He became known as the "Scourge of God" because many believed he was sent by God to punish people for their sins How Stuff Works: Attila (2008). Attila attacked the Holy Roman Empire three times throughout his rule, stretching the Hunnic Empire west into France and east into Kazakhstan. He died on his wedding night either from poison or from heavy drinking. History Channel: Attila (2004)
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- 406: Born
- 433: Becomes co-ruler of Huns with his brother
- 441-442: Attacked Balkans
- 443: Attacked Constantinople
- 445: Murdered brother to become absolute ruler of Huns
- 451: Defeated in the Battle of Chalons in France
- 452: Invaded Italy
- 452: Pope Leo I persuades Attila not to attack Rome
- 453: Attila dies on his wedding night to German Ildico
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Leader of the Huns from 433 until his death
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Lived 406-453 A.C.
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Known as the "Scourge of God"
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Attacked Holy Roman Empire three times to acquire more land and money
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Died on his wedding night
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Known for his barbarism
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Murdered his brother to acquire absolute power
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Empire stretched from the Rhine and Danube Rivers to the Ural River in present-day Kazakhstan and north to Poland
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The Huns were Central Asian nomads whose ethnic origins are still debated todayAll Empires: The Huns (2001)
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